Alternatives to Hiring a Letting Agent for Lewisham Property Licensing
Five alternatives to paying a letting agent for your Lewisham property licence — from DIY with the council portal to compliance guides and software tools.
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Best Lewisham Property Licensing Help for Self-Managing Landlords
The best licensing resources for Lewisham landlords managing one or two properties themselves — council portals, compliance guides, and what to avoid.
Do I Need a Property Licence in Lewisham?
A quick decision guide for Lewisham landlords: whether your rental needs a selective, additional HMO or mandatory HMO licence based on occupancy and location.
How to Prepare Your Lewisham Property Licensing Documents Without an Agent
Every document Lewisham's MetaStreet portal requires for a property licence application, in the order it asks for them — a pre-submission preparation guide.
Blackheath and Telegraph Hill: Why These Lewisham Wards Are Exempt from Selective Licensing
Blackheath and Telegraph Hill are the two Lewisham wards excluded from selective licensing, with historic boundary splits to check in Blackheath. Here's what still applies and what landlords should check.
Catford South Selective Licensing: What Lewisham Landlords Need to Know
Catford South is part of Lewisham's Designation 1 selective licensing area. Here's what applies, the fees, and how the pre-2022 ward boundaries affect your property.
Downham Selective Licensing: What Lewisham Landlords Need to Know
Downham is part of Lewisham's Designation 3 selective licensing area. Here's the scope, fees and pre-2022 boundary details for landlords in this south Lewisham ward.
Forest Hill Selective Licensing: What Lewisham Landlords Need to Know
Forest Hill is part of Lewisham's Designation 3 selective licensing area. Here's the scope, the pre-2022 boundary detail and what Forest Hill landlords should prepare.
Lewisham HMO Licence: Additional and Mandatory Schemes Explained
Lewisham runs two HMO licensing schemes borough-wide. Here's who needs one, the fees per lettable unit, scheme expiry dates and how the schemes interact.
Lewisham HMO Room Size and Floor Plan Requirements
Minimum bedroom sizes, kitchen and bathroom ratios, and floor plan rules for HMO licence applications in Lewisham. Includes measurement exclusions.
Housing Act 2004 in Lewisham: What Landlords Must Know About Parts 2 and 3
The Housing Act 2004 is the law behind every property licence in Lewisham. Here's how Parts 2 and 3 work, the key sections that affect landlords and the penalties for non-compliance.
Lewisham Property Licence Interested Parties: Who to Notify and How
Before submitting a Lewisham property licence application, you must serve notice on all interested parties. Here's who qualifies, what the notice must say and common mistakes.
Lee Green Selective Licensing: What Lewisham Landlords Need to Know
Lee Green is part of Lewisham's Designation 2 selective licensing area. Here's what applies, the pre-2022 boundary issue near Blackheath, and how to check your address.
Lewisham Licence Conditions: Ongoing Compliance for the Full 5-Year Term
Every Lewisham property licence comes with mandatory and local conditions. Here's what they require — annual checks, waste management, tenancy records and inspections.
Lewisham Property Licence Renewal and Transfer: What to Know
Lewisham property licences last up to 5 years and cannot be transferred on sale. Here's the renewal timeline, what happens at scheme expiry and transfer rules.
Lewisham Property Licence Documents: What You Need to Submit
The full list of documents required for a Lewisham property licence application: EICR, gas safety, EPC, fire risk assessment, floor plans and more.
How to Apply for a Lewisham Property Licence: Step-by-Step Portal Guide
A walkthrough of the Lewisham MetaStreet property licensing application: account setup, document upload, interested party notices, Part A payment and submission.
Lewisham Property Licensing: Compliance Software vs Downloadable Guide
Comparing subscription licensing software (HouseFile, RentalLicensing) with a one-time compliance guide for Lewisham landlords — cost, features, and when each makes sense.
Lewisham Property Licensing: DIY Guide vs Hiring a Licensing Agent
Should you apply for your Lewisham property licence yourself or pay an agent? A side-by-side comparison of cost, control, and compliance risk for private landlords.
Lewisham Public Register of Licensed Properties: How to Search
Lewisham's public property licensing register lets tenants and landlords check whether a property is licensed. Here's how to use it and what the results mean.
Lewisham Rent Repayment Orders: What Unlicensed Landlords Risk
Tenants in Lewisham can claim up to 24 months' rent under the Renters' Rights Act framework through a rent repayment order against an unlicensed landlord. Here's how the process works.
Can You Serve a Section 21 Notice Without a Licence in Lewisham?
Section 21 notices ended for private assured tenancies in England on 1 May 2026. Here's how Lewisham's former licensing restriction worked and what applies to older notices.
Lewisham Section 257 Converted Block Licensing: What Landlords Need to Know
Section 257 converted blocks are excluded from Lewisham's additional HMO licensing scheme, but individual flats inside them can still need a licence. Here's how it works.
Lewisham Selective Licensing Fees: Costs, Discounts and Payment Structure
The Lewisham selective licence costs £640, split into Part A (£160) and Part B (£480). Accredited landlords save 20% on Part B. Here's the full breakdown.
Lewisham Selective Licensing Wards: Which Areas Need a Licence
Lewisham's selective licensing covers 16 of 18 wards using pre-2022 boundaries. Find out which wards are in, which are out, and how to check your address.
Lewisham Selective Licensing: What Private Landlords Need to Know
Lewisham's selective licensing scheme runs from July 2024 to June 2029, covering 16 wards. Here's the scope, fees, application route and key dates.
Sydenham Selective Licensing: What Lewisham Landlords Need to Know
Sydenham is part of Lewisham's Designation 2 selective licensing area. Here's the scope, the pre-2022 boundary that matters and the application basics.
Lewisham Temporary Exemption Notice: How to Apply and What Qualifies
A temporary exemption notice gives Lewisham landlords up to 3 months before they need a property licence. Here's who qualifies, how to apply and what happens if the council refuses.
Lewisham Unlicensed Property Fines: Penalties for Letting Without a Licence
Letting without a property licence in Lewisham can bring civil penalties up to £40,000 for serious or repeat contraventions, criminal prosecution and rent repayment orders.